The 22-year-old is already considered the one for the future after showing her talent in college basketball.

Even though she has been tipped for greatness, the youngster has also faced criticism from several quarters for not living up to expectations in big matches.

Serena, often considered the greatest player in the history of women’s tennis in the singles category in the Open era, was recently quoted in a report backing Clark to overcome such critics.

Serena felt that if people criticized a player for Clarke’s skill, she must be doing something right.

“I was bullied. Things that I had to go through now, people would be called off back then for saying that,” she said. “I just love that she’s trying to keep her feet on the ground and she doesn’t go to her social contacts. I don’t understand it either.

“And I think it’s so important to keep doing what she’s doing… And no matter what other people do, if people are negative, it’s because they can’t do what you’re doing… basically. And hopefully they will They keep doing what they’re doing.” doing.”

Serena retired from professional sport in 2022 after struggling with form and fitness towards the end of her career. She went on to win 73 titles in her career, the fifth most in women’s tennis history. In that list she is only behind Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Margaret Court.

Not only that, but Serena also became only the second player in women’s tennis history after Graf to complete a Career Golden Slam.

She won all the major titles in women’s tennis and in 2012 she also won an Olympic gold medal for her country after beating Russia’s Maria Sharapova in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 in the final.